Question

Which sentence is the correct definition of direct characterization?

The author describes a person’s thoughts to tell readers about a character.
The author uses specific adjectives to tell readers about a character.
The author describes a person’s actions to tell readers about a character.
The author uses dialogue and speech to tell readers about a character.

Answer 1

"The author uses specific adjectives to tell readers about a character."

Explanation: Direct characterization is when the narrator or author explicitly states a character’s traits (for example, "She was kind," "He was selfish"), often using adjectives. The other options describe indirect characterization (thoughts, actions, dialogue).